UMass Boston

• The Spring 2024 bills have been sent out in a monthly basis, and the bills have been PAST DUE. The late fee and the financial hold have been assessed. Please pay in full to prevent the further collection processes.

• Active students will no longer receive paper invoices in the mail.  Students will receive an email notification to their UMass Boston email account when their bills have been generated in WISER. The notification will provide the invoice ID as well as the due date.
• In order to view the bills, students must log into their WISER account. The invoices are located on the Finance Center page.
• Invoices are a snapshot in time and do not update until next billing cycle. All real time activity is located on your "Account Summary".
• Students can print or email their student bills directly to parents, guardians, employers, spouses or other involved parties.

Summer 2024 Registration and Billing FAQ's

• What are the changes for Summer 2024 registration and billing?
  • New Changes in Billing for Summer 2024.
    • New registration deadline – May 10^th for all sessions.
    • New timeline for Financial Aid awards – May 13^th to May 16^th.
    • New payment deadline - May 23^rd.
    • New date for dropping students without a plan to pay by the billing due date from their summer courses -May 31^st .

• Why are these changes being made?
  • These changes are designed to provide clear deadlines and to support students in finalizing their plans for summer courses earlier in the cycle.
    • Student success is UMass Boston’s #1 priority.
    • The policy aims to ensure that enrolled students are informed about their financial obligation and remain on the road to completion of their degree without incurring unnecessary debt.
    • These changes build on UMass Boston’s existing foundation from last year:
      • Over 80% of students had already signed up for classes by May 1st.
      • Students with plans to pay had better success rates than those who did not.
    • Having clear deadlines helps students get their plans to pay in place and more readily allows staff to assist them in this process.

• What are the different summer sessions?
  • The summer sessions are as follows:

• Session	Start Date	Drop Deadline for Full Refund	Session Period
  SS1	5/28/24	5/31/24	5/28 – 7/11/24
  SS3	5/28/24	5/31/24 for classes starting week of 5/28 See below for classes starting later in term **	5/28 – 8/22/24
  SP1	5/28/24	5/31/24 for classes starting week of 5/28 See below for classes starting later in term **	5/28 – 8/22/24
  SP2	5/28/24	5/31/24 for classes starting week of 5/28 See below for classes starting later in term **	5/28 – 8/22/24
  SS2	7/15/24	07/18/2024	7/15 – 8/22/24

**Drop Dates for classes with non-standard meeting dates

• • Some courses scheduled in SS3, SP1 and SP2 sessions have different start and end dates.
  • Check class details and your schedule for the actual meeting dates.
  • Drop dates will vary for non-standard classes that begin AFTER the session start date.
  • For information about and assistance with dropping one of these classes, email registrar@umb.edu.

• What if I miss the May 10^th registration deadline?  Can I still register for a class?
  • No, you must be registered for all summer classes by May 10^th.

• What changes have been made to the payment plan this summer?
  • The payment plan offered for summer requires that 50% of the amount for all sessions is due on May 23^rd and the remaining 50% is due by June 30^th.  There is no payment plan offered only for Summer 2.

• What improvements are there with Financial Aid awards this summer?
  • Financial Aid will be packaged for all summer classes between May 13^th and May 16^th and will be in place before bills are generated on the evening of May 16^th.  Additionally, students with over half time status may be eligible for any remaining funds available from the new Mass Grant Expansion program.

• I am concerned about being dropped from my courses.  How can I avoid it?
  • Course drops can be avoided by:
    • Paying your bill in full by the payment due date of May 23^rd OR
    • Setting up a payment plan by the payment due date. Please note that summer payment plans consist of two monthly payments.  The first payment of 50% is due on May 23^rd and the second payment is due on June 30^th
    • Paying attention to notices from the Bursar’s Office if you owe a balance and following the steps in the notices to ensure not being dropped.

• What if I have a third-party waiver or outside scholarship paying for part of all of the classes for which I am registered?
  • Please reach out to the Bursar’s Office to let them know and to discuss next steps for settling your student account.

• What if I am enrolled in a special or non-summer program?
  • You will be billed for your classes and need to pay by the date indicated on your bill.  A service indicator will be placed on your account so that you are not dropped from classes.

• What if I sign up for a class but no longer want to take it after the registration deadline has passed?
  • You can still drop the class any time before the end of add/drop, which is May 31^st for Summer 1 and Summer 3 classes and July 18^th for Summer 2 classes and receive a refund for payments made.

• What if I sign up for a Summer 2 class where there is a prerequisite that I need to complete in Summer 1 and for whatever reason, I do not successfully finish the prerequisite class in Summer 1?
  • You will be able to drop the Summer 2 class any time prior to the end of add/drop for Summer 2 on July 18^th.  It is your responsibility to drop the class to ensure that you are not charged and receive a full refund.

Students Can Manage Access to View WISER Billing

Students have the option to grant or remove access to individuals in order to view student bills within their Student Center in WISER.

Get Information on Granting Additional Access to WISER Account

Need more Job Aid Help?

• Information on “How to Access e-bill in WISER”
• "How to View Account Activity"

Connect

• Bursar's Office
  Campus Center, 4th Floor
  University of Massachusetts Boston
  100 Morrissey Boulevard
  Boston, MA 02125
  
  Student Inquiries
  Phone: 617.287.5350
  Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
  Friday: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
  Email: Bursar@umb.edu
  Walks-in: Please visit The One Stop for all inquiries related to Billing.
  
  Teller Hours (Student Payments & Departmental Deposits)
  Monday – Thursday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
  Friday: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
  
  Internal Business for Departments
  Phone: Contact the Bursar Office staff directly or email BursarTreasury@umb.edu
  Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
  Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

See Also

• WISER
• WISER Help for Students
• Your On-Track Guide to Affordable Textbooks